How far is City of Manchester, NH from West Swanzey, NH?

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to West Swanzey, NH is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.69 mi
01h 46m
Flight
45.08 mi
72.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.08 mi
Kilometers
72.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.69 mi
Kilometers
116.99 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Swanzey
Thu, Apr 30, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 30, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-04-30T17:49
Arrive West Swanzey
Thu, Apr 30, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From City of Manchester
36.3 mi
00h 53m
To West Swanzey
36.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and West Swanzey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and West Swanzey.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    2140 ft · 1 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hooksett Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hooksett Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    2243 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  18. 18

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  20. 20

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 9

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 9

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 10

    2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Winchester Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Swanzey Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · West Swanzey Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto California Street

    1119 ft · 49 sec · California Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    862 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    32 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Grove Street

    673 ft · 36 sec · North Grove Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Christian Hill Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Christian Hill Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and West Swanzey.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 23%
Route 9
14.8 mi · 20%
I 89 North
8.8 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 10%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 8%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 53m from City of Manchester
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Manchester and Light Rain near West Swanzey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to West Swanzey?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from City of Manchester and 36.4 miles from West Swanzey.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Manchester and Light Rain near West Swanzey.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henniker, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henniker.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and West Swanzey. Straight-line distance: 45.08 mi (72.55 km).

City of Manchester

#1 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
West Swanzey

#2 West Swanzey

Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population1,308
Coordinates42.8700800, -72.3217500
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: West Swanzey (-72.32175, 42.87008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $6.00 $15.41 $30.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and West Swanzey. The current time is 17:49:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.